All People articles – Page 359
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NewsO2 store managers most at risk due to retail restructure
O2 store managers are most at risk by store closures and the management restructure, according to the Communication Workers Union.
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NewsM&S fully integrates Per Una after management shake-up
Marks & Spencer womenswear label Per Una will be fully integrated into the retailer’s core womenswear operations following a management restructuring this week.
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AnalysisThe ultimate retail board
What mix of personalities and skills make up the perfect board, asks Charlotte Hardie
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NewsMarks & Spencer restructures womenswear management team
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a raft of management changes at its clothing business as part of chief executive Marc Bolland’s new strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisChristopher North
With a keen eye for data and background in publishing the new Amazon UK managing director seems the perfect fit for the online giant.
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NewsChanges expected at Marks & Spencer's clothing arm
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is preparing for the next phase of the retailer’s reorganisation, when his focus is likely to be on the clothing division.
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NewsBritish Bookshops & Stationers axes 40 staff
British Bookshops & Stationers, the book chain that collapsed last week, has made 40 redundancies as it gears up for a Sale this weekend.
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NewsBest Buy UK online boss makes surprise exit
Best Buy UK online managing director DeVere Forster is to leave the electricals retailer just two months after the launch of its transactional website, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisA show of support for carers
Growing numbers of carers has led to Sainsbury’s introducing a new policy. By Rebecca Thomson
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NewsCath Kidston appoints new managing director as sales surge 52%
Fashion and homewares specialist Cath Kidston has appointed former Habitat chief executive Mark Saunders as managing director and reported strong Christmas trading.
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AnalysisIn the news: JD Sports outgoing boss Barry Bown profiled
As Barry Bown steps down here is Retail Week’s most recent profile of him from 2011.
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NewsKingfisher chief in employment law reform call
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has called for reform of employment tribunals rules, which could help kick-start the UK jobs market.
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AnalysisMike Casewell
Ecommerce manager, NBTY Europe (Holland & Barrett, GNC, Julian Graves, Nature’s Way)
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Robert Dyas
The inside view from director of retail operations Bea Pearson
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Analysis
The rise of the super store manager
The recession has redefined the store manager’s role and many have thrived, finds Liz Morrell
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NewsHMV begins staff consultation across group
HMV and Waterstone’s head office staff are in consultation as parent HMV Group strives to make cost savings across the business.
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NewsAndy Bond named chairman of Republic
Former Asda chairman and chief executive Andy bond has been named chairman of private equity-backed fashion retailer Republic.